Kalamata Olives with Roasted Garlic

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible recipe for Kalamata Olives with Roasted Garlic—a savory blend of briny olives, sweet caramelized garlic, and fragrant fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines tender roasted garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme for a flavor-packed experience enhanced by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for spice. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to crusty bread and creamy cheeses, this 40-minute recipe is both simple to prepare and bursting with bold, gourmet flavors. Whether served fresh or after marinating to let the ingredients meld, this vibrant dish is sure to shine at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Kalamata olives
• 1 Garlic bulb
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Fresh rosemary sprig
• 2 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the garlic bulb on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic to seal it into a pouch.

Step 3

Place the garlic pouch in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let it cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, rinse the Kalamata olives in cold water to remove any excess brine, and then pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

In a small serving bowl, combine the olives, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their skins into the bowl with the olives.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the olives are evenly coated with the roasted garlic and herbs.

Step 8

Serve immediately as an appetizer with crusty bread or crackers, or refrigerate for up to 3 days for the flavors to mingle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(621.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1648.7

Total Fat 148.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6313.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 707.8mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 565.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.7%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 18.1%